Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA with a Busy Lot On the day after Christmas, Heywood Hospital showed signs of a brisk business. Gardner Magazine observed parking lots throughout the City of Gardner. At the time of the photographs on December 26, 2023, the parking lots at Heywood Hospital were aboutContinue Reading
Two Stores will Soon Share the Pot in Gardner MA The sign is up at the Joint Operations location in the plaza at Timpany Crossroads. At some point soon, the business will open and cannabis sales will begin. Currently, Gardner has one operating cannabis establishment at Pearson Boulevard known asContinue Reading
Downtown Gardner Gets More Delicious with El Coqui Market El Coqui Latin Food Store has opened at 2 Parker Street in Downtown Gardner. The store opens at 8am daily, most nights til 8pm. Friday nights the store stays open all night. El Coqui is located in the iconic corner locationContinue Reading
Our latest interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson Recap of December News Here’s a recap of important stories, meetings, and interviews from December 2023 in case you missed them: Covid Tests are available FREE to area households. Article, CLICK HERE. Winter Safety Tips Article, CLICK HERE MART to offer FREE ridesContinue Reading
For the other 6 items on the list, visit the What Happened in 2023 page, CLICK HERE. Jump to the following in article: Rules Changes — Building Repurposing — Downtown Gardner — Parks and Recreation — Private Projects — City and Government Projects —- People Topics — Technology Improvements WhatContinue Reading
Covid Tests Available FREE to Greater Gardner MA households We hope you don’t need it, but there’s no need to pay for Covid-19 tests as Covid.gov is making as many as 8 tests available per household. The program began again on November 20, 2023. Anyone can order 4 tests, andContinue Reading
A Christmas Editorial – Show Love for Those Without a Home While not of the magnitude as some other places and not as visible, homelessness is a very real local issue. I sent a message to City officials suggesting some Tiny Houses be located in the field at Waterford andContinue Reading
Gardner Golf Commission Meets Before Christmas With winter now underway with no snow, the Golf Commission is already preparing for Golf in the Spring, going over information about various systems at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course and speaking about finances. SNOW was discussed, “Eventually it should snow. I don’t know.Continue Reading
STOCKING STUFFER OPPORTUNITY – Centennial Ball Tickets still available at City Hall Mayor’s Office and at the Velvet Goose. $30 each. Ball is Saturday, December 30, 2023 Gardner Mayor Nicholson with a Christmas Wish and an Update for the Chair City Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAYContinue Reading
In “What’s Going On?” Interview, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Sheds Light on Local Issues He is Gardner’s most prominent Cheerleader whether seen locally or even at the White House. When asked about meeting the President of the United States, Mayor Nicholson spoke of the positive aspects of being known byContinue Reading
Chair City of Gardner MA Top 40 HIT PROJECTS At any given time in Gardner, there are dozens of projects in various stages. Completed Projects, Ongoing Projects, Planned 2024 Projects, Future Projects, Future Needs, and the Crazy Wish List. The Top 40 profiles the most notable at any given pointContinue Reading
Editorial: Chair City – Gardner MA will always be the Share City While changed in some respects, Gardner has been called the “Chair City” for many years. The number of chairs made in Gardner has declined, but Gardner will always be the Chair City, or in the modern vernacular, theContinue Reading
The Speech of a Statesman – Councilor James Walsh of Gardner MA For more than 40 years, James Walsh has served the City of Gardner in various capacities. December 18, 2023 was his last meeting as a Gardner City Councilor and he made quite the speech. Listen on any device.Continue Reading
The Public Service Committee is sending correspondence to the Mayor with a copy to the Human Resource Director asking they “do all they can do to supplement the workforce of the Highway Department in response to the employment challenges that the City is currently facing for the winter of 2023-24.”Continue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. ‘Twas the Gardner City Council Meeting Before Christmas Gardner City Council met Monday December 18, 2023 at 7:30pm in the City Council Chamber. The Gardner City Council allowed more time for two zoning items so that a joint public hearing withContinue Reading
Gardner MA DPW Responds When it Counts – resident is grateful On December 18, 2023, Gardner resident Kristel Estores posted, “A big Thankyou to Gardner DPW. I emailed this morning about a tree down on my street and the Director responded immediately and sent out a crew.“ The Greater GardnerContinue Reading
Winchendon Resident and Army Veteran Kyle Bradley Honors Veterans With Video Kyle posted a video on Facebook filmed December 16, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Photos here are from the video: https://www.facebook.com/kkylembradley According to his Facebook profile, Bradley spent 14 years on the Fire Department and isContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases – Christmas Show 2023 Featuring some songs you haven’t heard before, the 1/2 hour Gardner Magazine Christmas Show features 12 tunes, playable on any device. CLICK PLAY. Enjoy Santa’s New Suit, It’s Christmastime Again, It’s the Holidays, Atmospheric Auld Lang Syne, Christmas Day, Santa Won’t You ListenContinue Reading
Enjoy Downtown Gardner this Season. Christmas Lights in the Chair City of Gardner MA From the lights in Monument Park to the lights lining the streets of Gardner, Christmas Lights are spreading the spirit of the season in the Chair City. Even the walking and biking path near Crystal LakeContinue Reading
About HOTLINE RADIO Airs Saturdays 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW – heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed 24/7, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Flies to D.C. for Private Meeting with the President In a WGAW Hotline Radio segment serving also as the Mayor’s Weekly Update for December 15,Continue Reading
Shown is a cracked chimney which could lead to a chimney fire. Also shown are suggestions from MEMA for a Winter Emergency Car Kit. BE SAFE OUT THERE! Winter Safety Tips at Home or on the Road Gardner Fire Dept.: At home it pays to keep heating equipment and evenContinue Reading
Sports Betting and Marijuana Quota Items Unanimously Recommended by Gardner MA Planning Board With recommendations by the Planning Board, the measures will move on to the City Council where a joint public hearing will be held on: Whether Sports Betting should be added to zoning table of uses with provisionContinue Reading
Previous article on Mayor Nicholson being reelected as M.A.R.T. Board Chair, CLICK HERE. State Grant Means 6 Months FREE M.A.R.T Rides Passengers in the of the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority service area will enjoy 6 months of FREE fares from January 1 to June 30, 2024. This is what M.A.R.T.Continue Reading
Tiny Houses May be Solution for Homeless in Gardner MA While most of us are comfortable in our homes, the homeless are often cold and lacking in basic needs. So Gardner Magazine is bringing this issue to the forefront with a focus on a successful project from out of stateContinue Reading
Council on Aging Meeting Focuses on Ongoing Matters with Senior Center and Move to Waterford Director Mike Ellis speaks of difficulties with the Otis Elevator contract, “this whole elevator thing has its ups and downs.” Due to problems with the contract, a monthly maintenance bill of about $250 monthly hasContinue Reading
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